I can relate to the frustration. I entered the night with a small lead and Frank Gore in my lineup, while my opponent had Patrick Willis. I lost by less than a half-point.

But in the grand scheme of things it was the right decision for the team and fantasy owners that lost close games.

If Gore were to exacerbate his injury in garbage time he could be lost for several games. His hard-nosed running style has led to a history of injury issues, playing in all 16 games just twice in seven seasons.

Gore will get an extra week off as the 49ers have their bye week and leaving the game early ensures he'll be ready to go in Week 10.

The second half of his season will pose mostly great matchups for the 49ers' ground game.